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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 302.90 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 302.90 and 80.21 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 302.90 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/302.90 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 302.90 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 24,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,293.69/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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